{"product_id":"growershouse-aphelinus-abdominalis-control-aphid","title":"Aphelinus abdominalis – Aphid Control Wasps, 1,000","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTarget Potato and Foxglove Aphids with Aphelinus abdominalis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAphelinus abdominalis is a small parasitic wasp used for biological aphid control, particularly against larger species such as potato aphids and foxglove aphids. Introduce it early, before aphid populations build up, and place releases close to affected plants for targeted hotspot management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFemales lay eggs inside aphids, where the developing wasps turn their hosts into black, elongated mummies. Adult wasps also feed directly on aphids, providing another way to reduce pest numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTargets larger aphids:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps manage potato aphids and foxglove aphids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustained activity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Populations develop more slowly than some other aphid parasitoids but remain active for longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful in warm conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e More tolerant of high temperatures and less susceptible to hyperparasitism than many other aphid parasitoids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocused hotspot control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its limited movement makes placement near aphid colonies especially important.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelease \u0026amp; Application Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelease as soon as possible after receipt. Follow the instructions supplied with your product for handling, release rates and repeat applications; dosage depends on the crop, growing conditions and aphid population.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin introductions while aphid populations are low.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistribute releases near affected plants and aphid colonies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep release material dry and undisturbed for several days so remaining adults can emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor established infestations, use Aphelinus abdominalis as part of a program with compatible aphid biocontrols.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck pesticide compatibility before applying treatments around releases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,000-count package in a 100 mL vial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem number:\u003c\/strong\u003e BW-AD1K.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/5283\/5919\/files\/GH-Auto-Aphelinus-abdominalis-2_480x480.jpg?v=1689190925\" width=\"269\" height=\"177\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/5283\/5919\/files\/GH-Auto-Aphelinus-abdominalis-4_480x480.jpg?v=1689190948\" width=\"273\" height=\"180\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/5283\/5919\/files\/GH-Auto-Aphelinus-abdominalis-1_480x480.jpg?v=1689190968\" width=\"275\" height=\"181\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J2nhwHIcvq0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Growers House Auto","offers":[{"title":"100ml vial (1K)","offer_id":47213348520113,"sku":"BW-AD1K","price":309.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 ml vial - 250 adults - vermiculite","offer_id":47213348552881,"sku":"AD25","price":104.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/9487\/2241\/files\/Growers-House-Auto-4_d34f81e9-bcc4-4fac-af46-545afd7a8b92.png?v=1776371970","url":"https:\/\/monstergardens.com\/products\/growershouse-aphelinus-abdominalis-control-aphid","provider":"Monster Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}